Crime & Detection

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied, one of which must be pre-1900.

Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection

Texts

Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: The Cutting Season, Attica Locke; In Cold Blood, Truman Capote

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters who are suspected of crimes. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create suspense in their narratives. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied, one of which must be pre-1900. Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection

Texts

Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: The Cutting Season, Attica Locke; In Cold Blood, Truman Capote

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create a sense of danger. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore divisions in society. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Crime and Detection

Texts

Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: In Cold Blood, Truman Capote; The Murder Room, P D James

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make use of violence in their narratives. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present love. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Answer ONE question on the texts, one of which must be pre-1900. Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection

Texts

Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: In Cold Blood, Truman Capote; The Murder Room, P D James

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create doubt for readers. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts make characters seem sinister. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection

Texts Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: In Cold Blood, Truman Capote; The Murder Room, P D James

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create sympathy for characters. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present death. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection

Texts Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: In Cold Blood, Truman Capote; The Murder Room, P D James

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present characters who witness, or possess information needed to uncover, crimes. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts bring their narratives to a conclusion. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts bring their narratives to a conclusion. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection

Texts Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: In Cold Blood, Truman Capote; The Murder Room, P D James

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present women. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts present significant locations. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection

Texts Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: In Cold Blood, Truman Capote; The Murder Room, P D James

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts explore the darker side of humanity. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts use a range of points of view. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

Answer ONE question on the texts you have studied. Begin your answer on page 5.

Crime and Detection Texts Pre-1900: Lady Audley’s Secret, Mary Elizabeth Braddon; The Moonstone, Wilkie Collins Post-1900: In Cold Blood, Truman Capote; The Murder Room, P D James

EITHER

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts depict characters who investigate crime. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.

OR

Compare the ways in which the writers of your two chosen texts create a sense of mystery for the reader. You must relate your discussion to relevant contextual factors.